Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Average rent in
Waipahu, HI
Average rent in
Last updated on September 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Waipahu rent stands today
Waipahu, HI rent rose 3.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,788/month. Renters today are paying $133 more per month on average than last year, and the median rent is at the city's peak level as of September 2026.
Compared to national trends
Waipahu runs roughly 1.5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier markets. The city offers a limited total rental inventory of 63 units, which may affect availability for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Waipahu rent for about $2,100/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,700/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,500/month. The studio rent of $2,100/month shows the range across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Waipahu
$2,787/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Waipahu is $2,787 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $887 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Waipahu
63
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Waipahu rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Waipahu, HI
Average rent prices in Waipahu have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Waipahu, HI
Rent prices in Waipahu vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Waipahu is $2,195, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Waipahu run $2,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 | 5% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $2,300 | 20% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $3,700 | 3% | 8% | |
4 bedroom | $4,500 |  18% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Waipahu | $2,787 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,195 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,800 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,062 | 1% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
25%
Waipahu
Average rent
$2,787
Apartments
Average rent
$2,195
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,062
Last 30 days
1%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Waipahu, HI, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Waipahu, HI compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Waipahu and Aiea by all bedroom counts and property types.
Waipahu
47%higher than the national median
46%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Waipahu, HI is equal to the median rent in Aiea, HI.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$5,500
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3%$4,125
10%$3,300
5%$3,800
11%$2,995
12%$2,750
7%$4,000
14%$2,000
6%$2,750
9%$2,100
5%Discover rentals in Waipahu, HI
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Waipahu
94-244 94-227 ANIANI PL- AGNET: CHRIS WILLIAMS - 6 #6, Waipahu, HI 96797
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available Feb 25
15h ago
94-239 Aniani Pl, Waipahu, HI 96797
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Waipahu St, Waipahu, HI 96797
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waipahu
94-238 Aniani Pl #2, Waipahu, HI 96797
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available May 29
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waipahu
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waipahu
3 beds
0.5 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Sep 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Waipahu
3 beds
0 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Sep 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Waipahu
3 beds
0 baths
$4,250
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 4
11h ago
Townhouse for rent in Waipahu
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Waipahu
94-1020 Kalulu Loop #1, Waipahu, HI 96797
4 beds
3 baths
$4,300
House for rent
Available Sep 10
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Waipahu
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
$3,395
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 25
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Waipahu
2 beds
2 baths
$2,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
94-207 Waipahu St, Waipahu, HI 96797
2 beds
1 bath
$2,890–$4,683
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Waipahu St, Waipahu, HI 96797
2 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
15h ago
94-239 Aniani Pl, Waipahu, HI 96797
2 beds
1 bath
$1,600
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Waipahu
94-1410 Welina Loop #1, Waipahu, HI 96797
2 beds
1 bath
$2,700
House for rent
Available Oct 1
9h ago
Apartment for rent in Waipahu
3 beds
0 baths
$4,000
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 3
1d ago
Townhouse for rent in Waipahu
3 beds
2 baths
$3,595
$3,395
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 25
2d ago
House for rent in Waipahu
94-1007 Halehau St #1, Waipahu, HI 96797
3 beds
2 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Oct 3
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Waipahu
2 beds
0 baths
$2,900
House for rent
Available Sep 8
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Frequently asked questions for Waipahu, HI
Quick answers to common questions about the Waipahu rental market.
How much is rent in Waipahu?
The average rent in Waipahu is $2,787 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Waipahu?
Average rent prices in Waipahu have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Waipahu rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Waipahu is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $887 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Waipahu?
To comfortably afford rent in Waipahu, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Waipahu?
February offers the lowest rents in Waipahu, with prices roughly 14% lower than the peak month of June. December also provides less competition with lower overall demand compared to the busy April and May period.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).